Kanto Audio

UKI resealed

Powered stereo speakers with USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3 and RCA

Kanto Audio

UKI resealed

Powered stereo speakers with USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3 and RCA

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    • Compact: 11.2 x 11 x 16.5 cm per speaker
    • Bi-amp: 16 + 9 W RMS (woofer + tweeter)
    • USB-C from the computer, 16 bit/48 kHz
    • Bluetooth 5.3 for phone and tablet
    • Optional subwoofer, auto 100 Hz filter
    • Five finishes, three of them speckled
    Specifications
    • Amplification: class D, bi-amplified, 100 W peak (50 W RMS total)
    • Drivers: 3/4-inch silk dome tweeter, 3-inch paper cone woofer
    • Frequency response: 80 Hz – 22 kHz
    • Inputs: RCA, USB-C (16 bit/48 kHz), Bluetooth 5.3
    • Outputs: subwoofer (automatic 100 Hz filter), 3.5 mm headphones
    • Size and weight: 11.2 x 11 x 16.5 cm; 1 kg active, 0.9 kg passive

    SKU: 800152725017-open-box

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    Kanto Audio — Powered desktop speakers

    Balanced sound, scaled to a desk

    UKI is a compact stereo system, one active and one passive speaker, designed for the desk. Kanto tuned it for comfortable listening through a whole working day, with bi-amplification, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3 and a subwoofer output that configures itself.

    In short100 W peak (50 W RMS total), class D bi-amplificationUSB-C 16 bit/48 kHz, Bluetooth 5.3, RCA11.2 x 11 x 16.5 cm, five finishes

    On a desk, speakers sit close to the listener and play for hours. Kanto built UKI for exactly that: a rounded cabinet of 11.2 x 11 x 16.5 cm, with a 3/4-inch silk dome tweeter and a 3-inch paper cone woofer in each speaker, tuned for balance rather than sharpness.

    Kanto describes UKI as compact bookshelf speakers with a distinctive clamshell design and speckled, stoneware-inspired finishes, for compact spaces and for people new to Hi-Fi. The cabinet is made of recycled plastic, and the rounded shape has an acoustic job: its rigid construction helps reduce unwanted resonance.

    Two amplifier channels in every speaker

    UKI is bi-amplified: the tweeter and the woofer of each speaker have their own class D amplifier channel, 9 W RMS per tweeter and 16 W RMS per woofer, which adds up to 50 W RMS in total and 100 W peak power. The stated frequency response is 80 Hz – 22 kHz.

    Kanto tuned UKI for balance instead of sharpness, so that it stays comfortable through long listening sessions. A bass reflex port on the back of each speaker supports the low end.

    • 3/4-inch silk dome tweeter
    • 3-inch paper cone woofer
    • Rear bass reflex port
    Kanto Audio UKI Sage speaker on a desktop stand next to a monitor
    50 W RMStotal power (100 W peak)
    80 Hz – 22 kHzfrequency response
    16 bit/48 kHzUSB-C audio input
    1 kgactive speaker (passive 0.9 kg)
    Kanto Audio UKI powered speakers Black, rear panels of the passive and active speakers

    Computer, phone and an analogue source

    The back of the active speaker carries the RCA input, the USB-C audio input and the Bluetooth pairing button. Over USB-C the sound bypasses the computer's built-in DAC and is decoded by UKI, up to 16 bit/48 kHz. Bluetooth 5.3 covers the phone and the tablet; Kanto recommends keeping the source within 10 m. The Bluetooth connection does not stay active while another input is selected.

    The subwoofer output switches on a 100 Hz filter automatically as soon as the cable is plugged in, so the speakers leave the deepest bass to the subwoofer. An L/R switch sets whether the active speaker stands on the left or on the right, and the 3.5 mm headphone jack is on the front panel.

    • LED: green for RCA, yellow for USB, blue for Bluetooth
    • The speakers are linked by a cable with a 4-pin connector
    • Power AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz; standby below 0.5 W

    Sized for a desk

    Each speaker measures 11.2 x 11 x 16.5 cm (width x depth x height); with the volume knob, the active speaker is 12.1 cm deep. The active speaker weighs 1 kg, the passive one 0.9 kg.

    For the best bass response, Kanto recommends at least 20-25 cm from the rear wall, and angling the speakers towards the listening position to avoid early reflections from the desk surface. The back has a 1/4″-20 threaded hole for mounting.

    • Desktop stands suggested by Kanto: SU2 (angled) and SP9 (elevated), sold separately
    • Subwoofer recommended by Kanto: Sub6 or Sub8
    Kanto Audio UKI technical drawing with dimensions: front 11.2 x 16.5 cm, depth 11 cm, 12.1 cm with the knob

    The five finishes

    Kanto Audio UKI powered speakers Black, the pair seen at an angle

    Black

    matt black

    Kanto Audio UKI powered speakers White, the pair seen at an angle

    White

    matt white

    Kanto Audio UKI powered speakers Pumice, the pair seen at an angle

    Pumice

    speckled dark brown

    Kanto Audio UKI powered speakers Cornflower, the pair seen at an angle

    Cornflower

    speckled light blue

    Kanto Audio UKI powered speakers Sage, the pair seen at an angle

    Sage

    speckled sage green

    Kanto calls the finishes stoneware-inspired; its names for Black and White are Onyx and Chalk. All five are in the Audio Monkey catalogue.

    Kanto Audio UKI Black pair on a desk, with a subwoofer underneath
    Kanto Audio UKI White speaker on a Kanto desktop stand next to a monitor
    Kanto Audio UKI Pumice speaker on a desktop stand next to a laptop and a turntable

    Black on a desk with a subwoofer; White and Pumice on Kanto desktop stands, which are sold separately.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need an amplifier?

    No. UKI is a powered system: the class D amplification sits in the active speaker, which drives the passive one through a cable with a 4-pin connector. Kanto warns not to connect the speaker terminals to the outputs of a stereo amplifier.

    Can I add a subwoofer?

    Yes. The SUB OUT sends the signal to a powered subwoofer over a single RCA cable, and the 100 Hz filter switches on automatically when the cable is plugged in. Kanto recommends its Sub6 or Sub8 subwoofers.

    What resolution does the USB-C input accept?

    Up to 16 bit/48 kHz. On the computer, select “Uki by Kanto” as the playback device; if you hear noise over USB, Kanto recommends setting the source to 48 kHz or lower.

    What warranty does Kanto give?

    Kanto gives a 2-year limited warranty, valid in the country of purchase.

    In the box

    • UKI powered desktop speakers, pair (active and passive)
    • Speaker connector cable
    • Mains power supply
    • 8 silicone rubber feet
    • Manual

    Full specifications

    Audio
    Typepowered desktop speakers, active + passive
    Amplificationclass D, bi-amplified
    Power100 W peak (50 W RMS total)
    Per tweeter9 W RMS
    Per woofer16 W RMS
    Frequency response80 Hz – 22 kHz
    High/low-pass filter100 Hz (automatic)
    Tweeter3/4 inch, silk dome
    Woofer3 inch, paper cone
    Connections
    Inputs1 x RCA line level, 1 x USB-C (16 bit/48 kHz), Bluetooth 5.3
    Outputs1 x 3.5 mm headphones, 1 x subwoofer
    Speaker link4-pin connector
    Active speaker positionL/R switch
    Physical
    Dimensions per speaker (W x D x H)11.2 x 11 x 16.5 cm
    Depth with knob12.1 cm
    Weight1 kg active, 0.9 kg passive
    Mounting1/4″-20 threaded hole on the back
    Cabinetrecycled plastic
    PowerAC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
    Standby consumption< 0.5 W
    FinishesBlack (Onyx), White (Chalk), Pumice, Cornflower, Sage
    Original productNew, sealed product with invoice and warranty valid in Romania.
    System matchingWe tell you which subwoofer or stands suit UKI.
    DeliveryDelivery across Romania, with parcel inspection on handover.
    ShowroomVisit our Bucharest showroom; ask us beforehand which models are on display.

    Not sure whether UKI is enough for your desk or you need a larger model in the range? Write to us.

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